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A Conversation with Ambassador Thomas Pickering about the Iran Nuclear Deal

ACC Eastview Campus MultiPurpose Room 8500 3401 Webberville Road, Austin, TX, United States

Join the World Affairs Council of Austin for a luncheon featuring Ambassador Thomas Pickering, former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations. Since President Trump set the stage for eventual US withdrawal from the nuclear agreement, how the Congress now deals with sanctions against Iran will define the nature and pace of US potential withdrawal. What's […]

Invisible: Surviving the Cambodian Genocide

St. Edwards University, Carter Auditorium 3001 S. Congress Ave, Austin, TX, United States

In collaboration with the Kozmetsky Center at St. Edward's University, we will offer a lecture by Dr. Fran Pilch, Professor Emeritus of the United States Air Force Academy.  Dr. Pilch’s lecture will incorporate insights from the course she developed for the Air Force Academy entitled “War Crimes, Genocide, and Human Rights,” and extensive research included […]

2018 WAC Member Event: Building for the Future

Neill-Cochran House Museum 2310 San Gabriel Street, Austin, TX, United States

To launch the new year, we're hosting a member meeting.  At the event, you will get the opportunity to meet other members from across the community. This event will feature a conversation with our Diplomat in Residence, Julie L. Kavanagh, U.S. Department of State Diplomat in Residence for Texas.   Please RSVP via your emailed […]

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2018 Business Forecast: Driving Innovation

AT&T Executive Education and Conference Center 1900 University Ave, Austin, TX, United States

The World Affairs Council of Austin, in partnership with the University of Texas at Austin McCombs School of Business and the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas, is proud to present the Texas Enterprise Speaker Series. We invite you to join us for a lively discussion on driving innovation with corporate executives, economists, and academic leaders, […]

$50

World Spins Series: Freeze! Drought! Mudslide! Hurricane! Heat Wave! Managing Climate Change Now that the Feds Have Left the Room

Neill-Cochran House Museum 2310 San Gabriel Street, Austin, TX, United States

The United States is the only country in the world opposed to the United National Climate Change accord. Despite President Trump’s decision to pull out of the agreement, Austin is taking a lead in tackling climate change, and we are fortunate to have a leading international expert on climate change to launch a new series, […]

Texas Roundtable: EU-US Animal Health, Safety and Trade

State Capitol 1100 Congress Avenue, Austin, United States

Join the World Affairs Council of Austin as we welcome Dr. Lorenzo Terzi, European Union Minister-Counselor for Food Safety and Consumer Health.  During this special EU Trade Roundtable, Dr. Terzi will focus on the animal welfare and food safety standards that are of high interest to Texas companies exporting to Europe.  

Disruptive Astronomy: How Technology, Serendipity, and the Weirdness of Nature Have Changed What We Know About the Universe

AT&T Executive Education and Conference Center 1900 University Ave, Austin, TX, United States

The World Affairs Council of Austin, in partnership with the University of Texas at Austin McCombs School of Business, is proud to present the Texas Enterprise Speaker Series. Join us on 22 February for a presentation by Daniel Jaffee, Ph.D.Vice President of Research; Professor of Astronomy College of Natural Sciences. "We had our Universe literally […]

$25

Houston Cyber Summit

George R. Brown Convention Center 1001 Avenida de las Americas, Houston, TX, United States

The World Affairs Council of Austin, a state partner with Cyber Houston and the Energy Conference Network, is pleased to present the Second Annual Houston Cyber Summit.   This cyber security conference features industry experts and opportunities to network with over 200 business professionals. World Affairs Council of Austin members receive a $50 registration discount.  […]

$195

Academic WorldQuest™ Competition

Vandegrift High School 9500 McNeil Drive, Austin, TX, United States

If your high school team is ready to compete in the Central Texas AWQ competition on Saturday March 3, 2018, REGISTER HERE. Each year, Academic WorldQuest seeks to inform and engage high school teens and their teachers across the country in global affairs. More than 4,000 students participate and test their knowledge of international affairs, global current event […]

Business Spotlight: Kristiansand (Norway) & Austin (Texas)

City of Austin CAD Office 201 E. Second Street, Austin, TX, United States

The World Affairs Council of Austin, along with the City of Austin, Business Region Kristiansand, the Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce, and the City of Kristiansand are pleased to present this informative business opportunities briefing.  American corporate executives are encouraged to explore and leverage the existing trade relationship between Central Texas and the Agder Region of […]

Conversation with Leo Varadakar, T.D. Prime Minister of Ireland

Hilton Hotel 500 E. 4th Street, Austin, TX, United States

SXSW, the Consulate General of Ireland in Austin and the World Affairs Council of Austin are pleased to announce a conversation featuring Taoiseach Leo Varadkar, with Evan Smith of the Texas Tribune.  During the event attendees will learn how tech made Ireland become one of the most open and globalized economies in the world. Mr. […]

Cities without Borders: From Austin to Bologna and the EU to Central Texas

Join the European Union, the City of Austin, and the World Affairs Council of Austin for a gathering of those working in and with cities interested in exploring the growing opportunities available for international city-to-city cooperation. The meetup will showcase Austin's partnerships with Bologna, Italy and Lulea, Sweden around sustainable development, economic development, and cultural […]

Sustaining High Tech and Creative Industries

House of Scandinavia 340 E. Second Street, Austin, TX, United States

Agile cities with populations below 1 million are becoming global leaders in creativity and innovation. Norwegian cities are leveraging these attributes and providing a foundation for entrepreneurs to launch successful companies. Learn more about the diverse and imaginative ways cities and regions in Norway are impacting and redefining the meaning of a sustainable community. Moderator: […]

World Spins Series: Will Blockchain Disrupt World Trade?

Neill-Cochran House Museum 2310 San Gabriel Street, Austin, TX, United States

The World Economic Forum estimates that 10% of the world’s GDP will be recorded in blockchains by 2027. So it’s something that everyone in business needs to know about! But what is blockchain, why is it so special, and what is its real promise for global business? This presentation will cut through the considerable hype […]

Winning, Losing, and Values—from 2 Guys on Your Head at KUT Radio

AT&T Executive Education and Conference Center 1900 University Ave, Austin, TX, United States

The World Affairs Council of Austin, in partnership with the University of Texas at Austin McCombs School of Business, is proud to present the Texas Enterprise Speaker Series. Values matter in the workplace, because they determine the frame that we place on the interactions that we have with others.  To put this into context, it […]

$25
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